BMW 5 Series: Car washes
Notes
Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of 140 ℉/
60 ℃.
Holding them too close or using excessively high pressures or temperatures can cause damage or preliminary damage that may then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the highpressure washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with highpressure
washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least 12 in/
30 cm.◀
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in winter.
Intense soiling and road salt can damage the vehicle.
Care
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not avai ...
Washing in automatic car washes
Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.
Notes
Note the following:
▷ Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the ...
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A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH
ENGINE TEMP
This message displays when the
engine coolant becomes hotter than
the normal operating temperature.
To avoid added strain on a hot
engine, the air conditioning
compressor automatically turns ...
Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools
The equipment you need is located
in the trunk.
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the spare tire cover.
3. Turn the retainer nut
counterclockwise and remove
the spare tire.
4. Place the spare t ...
Connecting cell phones
The procedure for connecting a cell phone varies, depending on the phone itself
and on whether or not the phone has been previously paired with the infotainment
system (see page 230 for instructio ...
